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March 26, 2021 33 mins

Captivating audiences everywhere with his charisma, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a more vibrant speaker and educator than Dr. Luis Cruz. Teacher, principal, writer, presenter... Luis has donned many titles over the years, but none compare to the one he holds now: cultural champion. Embracing his Latino heritage and diverse upbringing, Luis has pursued his passion for equity, making it his mission to ensure students of color, low-income students, and particularly ELLs succeed. 

Listen to the story of how Luis went from playing in the parking lots of Pico-Union in Los Angeles to leading the charge for lasting change in today’s education system. Discover fun anecdotes, stories of fame, and TikTok tales too!

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